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Y7 RMF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

136,491 mi
Last recorded136,491 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 RMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 136,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 136,491 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 131,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 126,580 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 123,366 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 118,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 113,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 110,037 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 102,749 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 96,523 miles

Nearside Front Damper unit bellow split

Pass 16 Aug 2016 91,253 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 86,859 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre has split on inner sidewall and damage on outer sidewall

Fail 12 Aug 2015 86,839 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre has split on inner sidewall and damage on outer sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2014 83,989 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 78,134 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 74,891 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,511 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 59,962 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 55,962 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 50,793 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,034 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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Y7 RMF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,336 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y7 RMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y7 RMF registered?

Y7 RMF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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